WILLIAM LORENZA WHITAKER "LO" departed this life on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Sentara Northern Virginia Hospital Center in Woodbridge, VA. He was the oldest son of the late James and Emma Whitaker. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Joyce Brenda Whitaker of 51 years. He is also survived by three sisters, Joyce, Jessie and Sophia; three brothers, James, Earl and Bobby; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 19 at St. Margaret's of Scotland Catholic Church, 410 Addison Rd. South, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Services by HENRY S. WASHINGTON & SONS.